Barcelona has secured its spot in the 2025 Champions League Round of 16, finishing second in their group after drawing with Atalanta. This means the Catalan team will avoid the play-off round and face one of the teams that finished between 15th and 18th place. The possible opponents for Barcelona are PSG, Monaco, Brest, and Benfica, teams they already faced in the group stage.
Upcoming Draw and Matchups
The draw for the Round of 16 matchups will take place on Friday, February 2, at 12:00 PM CET. In this draw, the four teams (PSG, Monaco, Brest, and Benfica) will face each other in direct elimination matches between February 11 and 19. The two winners of these matchups will then face Barcelona and Liverpool, depending on the outcome of the draw in Nyon.
Barcelona will play the first leg of the Round of 16 away from home, with the return leg at Camp Nou. The first legs of the Round of 16 will take place on March 4 or 5, while the second legs will be held on March 11 or 12.
Potential Semifinal Opponents
If Barcelona manages to get through the Round of 16, they would face one of La Liga’s biggest rivals: either Real Madrid or Atlético Madrid, who could meet in the semifinals of the tournament.
With a week off during the play-off games, Barcelona is already preparing for an exciting journey in the Champions League, with their sights set on advancing to the final stages of the prestigious European competition.v
